Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking Weaver seeks an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join our Banking and Insurance practice within the Financial Services group. You will be a key member of audit engagement teams delivering high‑quality assurance services to insurance companies, banks, credit unions and specialty finance institutions. You will manage day‑to‑day execution of complex financial services audits, mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates and Supervisors, and collaborate closely with Partners on client service, project management and business development. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field Active CPA license 5+ years of public accounting experience, with a demonstrated focus on financial services audit clients specifically insurance companies and/or banking/lending institutions Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) as they apply to property & casualty and/or life insurance companies, including familiarity with statutory financial reporting, the Model Audit Rule, and state insurance department regulatory requirements Experience with or strong exposure to banking regulatory frameworks, including FDICIA compliance, NCUA requirements for credit unions, or similar regulatory environments for alternative or specialty financing entities Demonstrated understanding of key financial services audit areas, including one or more of the following: Insurance: Loss reserves (including IBNR), premium revenue recognition, claims processing and liabilities, reinsurance, and policy liabilities Banking: Allowance for credit losses (CECL), loan portfolio analysis, deposit operations, interest rate risk, and capital/liquidity considerations Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including experience evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls within financial institutions or insurance entities Proven ability to project‑manage audit engagements including planning, risk assessment, scoping, staffing, budgeting, and timeline management while maintaining high‑quality execution Technical knowledge sufficient to supervise Senior Associates and Associates and review their work for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Accounting or related field Experience serving clients across multiple financial services sub‑sectors (e.g., both insurance and banking, or banking and specialty/alternative lending) Familiarity with SOX/ICFR requirements for public company financial services clients Experience with insurance statutory audits filed with state Departments of Insurance Exposure to HUD audits, agreed‑upon procedures, or other regulatory engagements common to financial institutions Strong relationship management and practice development skills, with an ability to identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff in a team‑oriented environment Demonstrates independent thinking and sound professional judgment on complex or non‑routine accounting and auditing matters Ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients Benefits We also offer in‑house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department, including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole‑life growth. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr